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[Djw Dave]

Well after having a moment of madness and deciding to sell all of my Clio's (3.5 of them)

I decided to jump and get something I'd hankered after for a while, an evo. It had to be a 5 for me, I think they are the most aggressive looking.

I actually did a deal with a Lad on here for my ph1 and some cash his way. He probably wasn't as excited as I was with the Evo with ph1 he took in part ex .

Decent spec with coilovers, some mild tuning and some nice Volks/Rays Te37 wheels. Loads of little bits I would like to do to it, but wont be for a while yet. Mostly just tidying of the bodywork and a wheel refurb.

Uses fuel like nothing I've ever driven, Everything's mega dear to fix, Would I swap it! nope!

Comments Welcome

 

[Knuckles]

Everyone is getting evos!

I feel left out.

So jelly

 

[Djw John]

It's alright I guess. If you like that sort of thing.

X

 

[Rubicon_]

Love it!

 

[Mr R.]

Very very nice mate, what power is it running?

 

[General Dave]

Beautiful mate, I agree whole
Heartedly that Evo 5's are the best looking. Enjoy it!!!

 

[Daz.]

I do like a good 5, but I still think 9's look the best

 

[Gaz85]

It's not that quick

 

[182Trophy]

Hero car. Havn'the seen one in the flesh for ages. Grass buy. Any plans to increase power or keeping it standard?

 

[Djw John]

It's not that quick

Clio would defo have it as soon as it got near a petrol station anyway.

 

[Silent_Scone]

Welcome to Evo Sport

 

[MarkX]

V in white with proper wheels, superb!

 

[imprezaworks]

Ooh nice. Rare with a sunroof?

 

[MarkX]

Ooh nice. Rare with a sunroof?

most V GSRs seem to have them

 

[Djw Dave]

It's alright I guess. If you like that sort of thing.

X

Which you do. Glad you approve.

Ooh nice. Rare with a sunroof?

Most of the GSR's seem to have them as stated. I'm unsure if it works, tried it once and It made a funny noise, haven't touched it since!

 

[Djw Dave]

Very very nice mate, what power is it running?

360, its had a little fettle when it came into the country by EvoTune in Durham

It's not that quick

And you're not that good looking

 

[Djw Dave]

Thanks for the positive comments. I'd like to really get stuck into it but short of time atm.

 

[Djw John]

Which you do. Glad you approve.

This is true, f**king love it and want it!

 

[Djw Dave]

A pic of the graph from work at EvoTune

Purchased a double din Alpine from John that came with free fitting, free hose, bucket and washmitt use as well!

So far that is the only Upgrade, car goes into Extreme Motorsports tomorrow to have both rack arms, rack ends replaced and 4 wheel alignment done. It developed a slight knock after a run out , traced to the D/s rack arm so having them both done for piece of mind.

 

[Silent_Scone]

Cool beans.

 

[Djw Dave]

This is true, f**king love it and want it!

Buy one, I've made new friends because of it! All the petrol station attendants are so friendly and welcoming.

 

[Djw John]

That's cos they know they'll be hitting bonus until it bankrupts you.

 

[leeds_182]

Mint.

 

[Gaz85]

360, its had a little fettle when it came into the country by EvoTune in Durham


And you're not that good looking :tongueout:

Lies!

 

[Gaz85]

I do want it, it's epic tho my license wouldn't last long

 

[ParisPeach]

Love the wheels.

 

[JON FOZ]

It might be worth getting the bolts in the transfer box checked.

They can cause knocking on the front as they periodically come loose and eventually shear.

Plenty of threads in MLR you can read up on.

Jon

 

[Djw Dave]

It might be worth getting the bolts in the transfer box checked.

They can cause knocking on the front as they periodically come loose and eventually shear.

Plenty of threads in MLR you can read up on.

Jon

Cheers Jon. 100% the track rods. All changed now and alignment set again. Feels lovely and tight again.

 

[Darren S]

It might be worth getting the bolts in the transfer box checked.

They can cause knocking on the front as they periodically come loose and eventually shear.

Plenty of threads in MLR you can read up on.

Jon

Pretty sure this is what started happening with my VI. Only did it once warmed up - never when cold.

OP - How's the inner edge of the front doors? They rot for fun around there. I've got a minty fresh set of front doors and boot lid in Scotia White, if you're interested?

 

[Rob]

Oh Scotland, you don't disappoint. Lovely.

 

[Darren S]

Always preferred the rear spoiler on the V over the VI.

Any plans to change the Dale Winton's to clear lenses?

 

[Gally]

Lovely! Where are Extreme about now mate?

 

[Djw Dave]

Lovely! Where are Extreme about now mate?

They are based in a small unit in East Whitburn, no where as big as they used to be (no RR) but still do good work and very competitive with the pricing.

 

[Djw Dave]

Always preferred the rear spoiler on the V over the VI.

Any plans to change the Dale Winton's to clear lenses?

I really like the orange indicators, looks more Japanese i feel.

 

[Djw Dave]

Oh Scotland, you don't disappoint. Lovely.

Why thank you kind sir.

 

[Darren S]

I really like the orange indicators, looks more Japanese i feel.

I get what you're saying. Never really thought of that.

 

[Andy93]

Just so you know I'm sitting crying. Miss this thing at times.

Hope it's treating you well! Your phase 1 has had two runs at knockhill so far, trying to resist spending money on it now!!

 

[Andy93]

Also keep the orange indicators! People kept telling me to change them but a 5 should always be orange, 6 had clear ones.

 

[Djw Dave]

Also keep the orange indicators! People kept telling me to change them but a 5 should always be orange, 6 had clear ones.

Just so you know I'm sitting crying. Miss this thing at times.

Hope it's treating you well! Your phase 1 has had two runs at knockhill so far, trying to resist spending money on it now!!

I love how orange they are so they will be staying!

It's going ok, few minor issues that cost a fortune but it's a old jap boost wagon so gotta expect some issues.

I miss the wee ph1 but forget i ever owned it when i go out a hurl in the Evo. Haha

 

[Silent_Scone]

That power delivery puts a grin from ear to ear. I'm actually a big fan of the gearbox in the 8 too